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View of the remote mounted Ignition Control Module (ICM)
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Disconnect the negative battery cable. 1.
Label and detach all wiring from the ICM. 2.
Remove the ICM/heatsink−to−fender apron bolts, then remove the ICM/heatsink. 3.
If necessary, at this time the ICM can be removed from the heat sink. 4.
To install:
Apply an approximately
1
/
32
in. (0.80mm) thick layer of silicone dielectric compound (D7AZ−19A331−A or equivalent) to the base
plate of the ICM.
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5.
Install the ICM onto the heat sink. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15−35 inch lbs. (1.7−4.0 Nm). 6.
Position the ICM onto the right−hand, front fender apron, then install and tighten the mounting bolts
to 90−120 inch lbs. (10−14 Nm). 7.
Attach all wiring to the ICM, then connect the negative battery cable. 8.
Distributor Mounted Module
Disconnect the negative battery cable. 1.
Remove the distributor assembly from the engine. 2.
Place the distributor on the workbench and remove the module retaining screws. Pull the right side of
the module down the distributor mounting flange and back up to disengage the module terminal from
the connector in the distributor base. The module may be pulled toward the flange and away from the
distributor. 3.
Do not attempt to lift the module from the mounting surface, except as explained above. The pins will
break at the distributor module connector.
To install:
Coat the base plate of the TFI ignition module uniformly with
1
/
32
inch of silicone dielectric
compound WA−10 or equivalent.
4.
Position the module on the distributor base mounting flange. Carefully position the module toward the
distributor bowl and engage the three connector pins securely. 5.
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